In the meantime, Shero says the Pens will give Jeff Zatkoff the opportunity to back up starter Marc-Andre Fleury. At the moment, there are no plans to bring in another goalie.

Zatkoff, 26, has yet to play an NHL game; however, he’s put up good numbers with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

“I want to go with the goaltending we have here and see how we do,” Shero said. “Like anything, you’ll evaluate as you go. Since Tomas has been out I know who every available free agent goalie is because I’ve gotten calls from their agents and other teams.

“Right now I want to go with this and see how we do. I want to give Jeff the opportunity, which I think he’s deserved.”

As for Vokoun, the 37-year-old veteran called three months “a minimum” amount of time before he’s back.

“Right now I’m not thinking about my career or playing hockey,” he said. “I’m more worried about long-term health,”

GM Shero on Vokoun: They'll evaluate after 3 months. Most important thing is his health. He can stay active during that time.